The lake had a steely surface under the winter clouds.
A tó felszíne acélszürke volt a téli felhők alatt.
She chose a steely gray suit for the interview.
Az állásinterjúra egy acélszürke kosztümöt választott.
A steely light reflected off the skyscraper windows.
学习者例句
The sky looks steely today.
Ma acélszürkének látszik az ég.
He wore a steely gray jacket.
Acélszürke kabátot viselt.
常见错误:
Learners may use it for any gray color; it usually suggests a cold, metallic look.
含义
metallic gray; like steel
搭配
steely grey
|steely gray
|steely blue
|steely sheen
|steely light
|steely sky
|steely water
|steely glint
|steely surface
|steely shine
近义词
metallic (Emphasizes a metal-like shine more generally.)
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steel-gray (More specific to a particular gray color.)
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iron-gray (Similar color, slightly darker or duller than steely.)
反义词
warm-toned (Opposite in color temperature; not cold gray.)
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matte (Opposite in finish; not shiny or metallic-looking.)
主题
materials
|appearance
|color
释义
Looking like steel, usually a cold gray color.
Having the color, shine, or hardness associated with steel; metallic and often cold gray in appearance.
用法模式:
steely + [look/voice/tone/gaze]
He answered in a steely voice that ended the discussion.
Olyan rideg hangon válaszolt, hogy ezzel lezárta a vitát.
She gave him a steely look that made him back down.
Olyan rideg pillantást vetett rá, hogy meghátrált.
The manager’s steely tone made it clear the decision was final.
学习者例句
She spoke in a steely voice.
Rideg hangon beszélt.
He gave me a steely look.
Rideg pillantást vetett rám.
常见错误:
Learners may confuse this with 'stealing'; the spelling and pronunciation are different.
含义
cold and unfriendly in manner
搭配
steely gaze
|steely stare
|steely eyes
|steely look
|steely voice
|steely tone
|steely expression
|steely silence
|steely calm
近义词
cold (More general; steely suggests a sharper, harder edge.)
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icy (Stronger and more emotional; often suggests deliberate coldness.)
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hard (Can mean strict or tough; steely adds an unfeeling, controlled quality.)
反义词
warm (Shows friendliness and kindness.)
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gentle (Soft and non-threatening in manner.)
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friendly (Open and welcoming, unlike a steely manner.)
主题
emotions
|communication
|relationships
释义
Cold and not friendly; showing no emotion.
Showing little warmth or emotion; hard, cold, or intimidating in tone, expression, or behavior.
用法模式:
steely + [resolve/determination/will]
With steely resolve, she finished the marathon despite the pain.
Rendíthetetlen elszántsággal fejezte be a maratont a fájdalom ellenére.
The team played with steely determination after the early setback.
A csapat a korai hátrány után is rendíthetetlen elszántsággal játszott.
He kept steely control of his emotions during the meeting.
学习者例句
She has steely determination.
Rendíthetetlen az elszántsága.
He stayed steely and calm.
Eltökélt és nyugodt maradt.
含义
determined and unyielding
搭配
steely resolve
|steely determination
|steely will
|steely focus
|steely control
|steely discipline
|steely nerve
近义词
resolute (Formal; focuses on firmness of decision.)
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unyielding (Emphasizes not giving in to pressure.)
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iron-willed (Stronger and more idiomatic; emphasizes willpower.)
反义词
wavering (Uncertain and not firm in decision.)
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hesitant (Slow to act due to uncertainty.)
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soft (Not strict or tough; easily moved.)
主题
personality
|goals
|work
释义
Very strong and determined; not giving up.
Very determined, tough, and not easily persuaded or stopped; firmly resolute.
用法模式:
steely + [wine/acidity/finish]
The Sauvignon Blanc has a steely finish and bright acidity.
A Sauvignon Blanc lecsengése acélos, savai élénkek.
She prefers steely white wines over richer, oaky styles.
Inkább az acélos fehérborokat kedveli, mint a gazdagabb, fahordós stílusokat.
The tasting notes described a steely, mineral character.
学习者例句
This wine tastes steely and crisp.
Ez a bor acélos és feszes.
含义
crisp, mineral taste (wine)
搭配
steely acidity
|steely finish
|steely white wine
|steely character
|steely Riesling
|steely Chardonnay
近义词
crisp (More general; not necessarily mineral.)
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mineral (Focuses on the stone-like quality rather than acidity.)
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tart (Emphasizes sharp acidity; can sound less positive than steely.)
反义词
round (Smooth and less sharp in acidity.)
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soft (Not crisp or sharply defined.)
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buttery (Rich, creamy style opposite to steely crispness.)
释义
In tasting, very crisp and slightly acidic.
Describing a drink, especially wine, as sharply crisp and mineral, often with a clean, slightly acidic character.